Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security & Digital Crime

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This program is designed to fill a critical and growing need for cyber security personnel in the public and private sectors. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seizing and recovering computer evidence, and aiding in the prosecution of cyber criminals. To combat computer-related crime, students in the Cyber Security and Digital Crime program will also understand countermeasures against hacking, spam, and computer viruses through network intrusion detection and evidence gathering. Required Classes SDV 108 The College Experience 1 NET 161 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software 4 NET 162 IT Essentials II: Advanced PC Hardware and Software 3 NET 612 Fundamentals of Network Security 3 NET 351 Python for Cyber Security Professionals 3 NET 170 Configuring Windows 4 NET 217 CCNA Exploration Network Fundamentals 3 NET 218 CCNA Exploring Routing Concepts 3 NET 423 Securing a Linux Environment I 3 NET 638 Network Firewalls and VPNs 3 NET 617 Implementing Security Policies and Procedures 3 NET 424 Securing a Linux Environment II 3 NET 633 Computer Forensics Fundamentals 3 NET 730 Computer Forensics and Investigations 3 NET 624 Offensive Security I 3 MAT 772 Applied Math 3 SPC 122 Interpersonal Communication 3 NET 625 Offensive Security II 3 NET 171 Installing & Configuring Windows Server 4 NET 846 Cyber Crime Projects 3 PSY 102 Human & Work Relations 3 COM 723 Workplace Communications 3 All students must attend the summer Program Orientation or must meet/contact their Cyber Security & Digital Crime program advisor prior to taking their first course. All part-time students must meet with a Cyber Security & Digital Crime program advisor to develop a sequential plan of study prior to taking their first course. (failure to do so may result in the student taking longer to complete the program) Students must take their program core courses in sequence, and during the same semester as is reflected on the published Plan of Study. Total Credits: 67.00

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Western Iowa Tech Community College Distance Education

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive community college serving the Iowa counties of Cherokee, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Plymouth, and Woodbury, which have a combined population of about 180,000. A nine-member Board of Directors provides governance for Western Iowa Tech Community College. The board members are elected from the nine districts in the six-county service area. The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is regulated by the Iowa State Department of Education. Read less

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Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security & Digital Crime

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Western Iowa Tech Community College Distance Education

Western Iowa Tech Community College Distance Education

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